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Police purchases funded by asset forfeiture and opioid settlement funds
El Monte
Summary
The council approved replenishing beanbag, pepper powder and sponge projectiles using asset forfeiture money, which by law can only be spent on police purposes. Some residents had emailed opposition.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Funded entirely by asset forfeiture seizures, not the general fund.
✅Who benefits
Officers get less-lethal options that reduce the chance of deadly force encounters.
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